Duo smash a personal best
MACKIE’S of Scotland workers Deirdre Henderson and Louise Hunter have been busy as bees, smashing a honeycomb making record at the Aberdeenshire farm business.
More moves in flavoured milk market
Pointing out that flavoured milk sales continue to grow, Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats reported that the category is now worth £548 million.
Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
Ambient hit for a summer freeze-up
SOFT drinks firm Calypso offers a wide range of freeze-drinks for summer. And this year the list will feature several new lines at a...
Indulgence the name of the game
INDULGENCE is at the heart of the latest launch from Magnum as the Unilever-owned ice-cream brand extends its tub range with the roll out of a Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline flavour
Island firm secures big distribution
An island ice cream producer has secured a national supply contract with Asda.
Innovating with Strathmore Foods
From Macaroni Cheese to Mince and Tatties, Strathmore Foods’ NPD manager Manuel Cifredo has a lot on his plate
Value on the pack
Starting university can be an expensive prospect at the best of times, but as the cost-of-living crisis bites, this year’s new students will likely be seeking value wherever they can find it.
Products meeting consumer desires
Three companies have been busy identifying gaps in the market and are consequently pushing new products that they reckon consumers will love.
Roasts from the freezer
FROZEN roast potatoes sales are worth £61.7m according to figures from McCain and it has entered the market in time for the Christmas dining...
Ice cream of the crop
Nearly 100 years after his grandad opened a small cafe in Hamilton, David Equi has helped Equi’s Ice Cream become one of Scotland’s fastest-growing firms. We asked him how.
Holidaying with Wall’s
Consumers could be in with the chance of scooping a £1,000 holiday through a new on-pack promotion from Wall’s
Spreading growth across the chiller
Dairy brands see potential in convenience
Dr Oetker delivers new products to UK
Dr Oetker has gone to town on toppings with its latest launches under the Chicago Town brand with seven new products.
Spice up sales for National Curry Week
The forthcoming National Curry Week gives convenience store retailers the chance to boost sales through a variety of products.
Frozen up but Scots cooler on the chiller
THE frozen food industry could yet be hit hard by the horse meat scandal but last year it continued a pattern of growth that...
